I was scheduled for a colonoscopy 2 weeks ago, and after isolating, drinking 2 litres of the most noxious substance (movilab) and spending hours on the toilet, I was sent home without having it done, as my blood pressure was too high.
I was devastated.
So having it rebooked, I insisted on a different laxative (after my own research) I asked to have citrafleet which is slightly less unpleasant to take and less volume.
I arrived for the procedure and a different doctor agreed to proceed as long as my bp did not increase, thank god (it was just as high as the previous time).
The whole procedure was extremely painful throughout, despite gas and air and sedative and buscopan through the cannula.
I have now been told I need a virtual colonoscopy to establish if any polyps are present. I am terrified.
The information provided for the colonoscopy states that it “may be uncomfortable “ as does the information about a virtual colonoscopy. I have no confidence that this is the case and am terrified of experiencing pain like before.
I am reluctant now to go to my gp with any problem in case I get referred for any investigation.
This is in no way a criticism of the staff, who were very caring throughout. I think it is wrong to say procedures can be “uncomfortable “ if there is any chance that it will be very painful. We need to be aware, and there should be a way to alleviate ANY pain.
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About: Grantham & District Hospital / Gastroenterology Grantham & District Hospital Gastroenterology NG31 8DG
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